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Frederick
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit leader Jenifer Zimmer has seen a steady rise in demand for its services—leading the organization to expand its food pantry to serve more local residents. Frederick News-Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A medium-size white dog with fluffy fur bit a child riding a bicycle near Market Square along Wormans Mill Road — the County Health Department is seeking the owner to check the dog's health and decide if the child needs rabies treatment. WFMD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A celebration for the 50th anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization will be held at the Seton Shrine from Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th—featuring a Friday concert with musicians from top schools and a Sunday mass led by Archbishop William Lori, along with historic exhibits and other festivities. WFMD
- ➤ Frederick County officials and community partners held a groundbreaking today at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums for a new climate-controlled facility that will house more than 26 historic carriages, sleighs, and wagons. The 6,000-square-foot museum will replace the old museum—opened in 1976—and be funded by state and county budgets with construction finishing in August 2026. Frederick County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maryland health officials and the CDC are investigating a travel-related case after a patient from El Salvador tested positive for the New World screwworm— a rare parasite that causes painful wounds by feeding on living tissue. Officials stress that the risk remains low and there is no sign of local spread. Daily Voice
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Alive @ Five Festival Featuring Wild Planes
5-11 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by the New York rock band Wild Planes at this festive outdoor concert.
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Free Lunch Event
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Frederick Rescue Mission — Free meal — Connect with Maryland Physicians Care and learn about Medicaid benefits while enjoying a free lunch.
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Magic Show: Mystery & Mayhem
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge — Check event page for details — Enjoy an evening filled with mesmerizing magic and delightful pre-show experiences.
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Alive @ Five with The Freddie Long Band
5-8 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — $6 — Enjoy an evening of live music and local cuisine at this vibrant outdoor happy hour.
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Key Stage Grand Opening
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the unveiling of MET's newly renovated performance space with a ribbon cutting and reception.
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Afroflavor Festival
6 PM - 12 AM — 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD — Details pending — Celebrate authentic African cuisine at this vibrant community festival.
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Frederick Market Street Mile
9-10 a.m. — YMCA of Frederick County MD — Check the event page for details — A community running event supporting local runners since 1975.
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Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Communications and Human Relations
Unlock your potential with the Dale Carnegie® Course in Leadership, Communication, and Human Relations—starting September 16. This 9-week interactive and participative journey (Mondays, 5:30–9:00 PM) empowers you to build confidence, speak with impact, manage stress, and connect authentically. 📞 Contact Darryl Glick at 240.505.1682 or 📧[email protected] to enroll!
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Alive @ Five with Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia Del Guaguanco
4:30-5 p.m. — Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater — $6 entry — Enjoy a salsa dance lesson followed by live music and happy hour vibes.
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D60 Band Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery — $5 cover — Get ready for an epic night of high-energy rock and nostalgic hits from the 90's and 2000's.
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